Podoconiosis drawings (2023)
Podoconiosis or ‘podo’ for short, is a little-known tropical disease that has been found over three continents in regions of Africa, Central America and India. It manifests itself as massive swelling of the feet, leading to profound lower leg disfigurement and consequent physical disability.
The affected countries share both volcanic history and shoe poverty.
Podo is caused by long term exposure to volcanic soils and is preventable by shoe wearing.
These drawings investigate podo.
Agata Nowak, Artist and Designer, Community Practitioner
Surrey, England